Day: September 24, 2010

Tendinitis is an inflammation of a tendon. This is most often caused by overuse. Common areas that develop tendinitis are at the elbow, back of the ankle, knee, and shoulder. Symptoms of tendinitis are tenderness to touch over the tendon, pain with movement, decrease range of motion, decrease strength, and swelling of the tendon. Physical Therapy is beneficial for patients with tendinitis because it decreases symptoms and strengthens/stretches the injured area to prevent re-injury.